Ch 7-9 Flashcards
What are the 3 attack categories?
Initial Attack, extended attack, major fire
As far as method of attack, what is one steadfast rule that the engine company must be adhered to?
Must establish an anchor point.
What are the 2 types of wildland hose lays called?
simple and progressive
On Type 1 hose packs where are the T’s added on the hose? Type 3?
every other hose, every hose
Why should companies avoid using the peanut line for wildland fire?
GPM is too low and friction loss too great
use 1”-1 1/2”
What is the preferred method for mop up?
Grubbing with a little bit of water
What are the 4 basic tactical choices for mobile attack?
Flanking, pincer, tandem, envelopment
What are 4 water supply options for wildland ops, not including a hydrant?
Water shuttle using type I engines
Water tenders
Drafting from a water source
Floto pump operations
What are the 2 basic types of portable pumps?
floto pump and ditch pump
Six important factors in determining handline width are:
1) fuel, 2) slope, 3) weather, 4) parts [head, flanks, rear] of fire, 5) size of fire, and 6) possibility of cooling
A general guideline for determining the width of a handline is that it should be times as wide as the dominant fuel is high.
1 1/2
What is the holding teams assignment during firing ops?
to follow closely behind the Ignition Team and prevent the escape of the firing operations
What are the parts of the saw chain?
Pitch Gauge Length Cutter Sequence
- What dozer blade is the best for building a handline?
U Blade
Intermix Condition is a
situation where structures are scattered throughout a wildland area
Interface Condition is a
situation where structures abut the wildland
In order to prep and defend you must have what 2 things?
safety zone and TRA.
What Is the WUI (ICS 231 form) placard used for?
is designed to document property information found during the structure assessment process
What does S-FACTS stand for and when is it applicable?
S-Survival, can I survive here? F-fire Behavior/Fire Environment, survival threat? A-access/egress C-clearance/construction T-time constraints S-stay or go
What are the 3 different types of strike team requests?
Initial attack, immediate need, planned need
Which stations are pre-designated to fill the local government strike teams? Oes strike teams?
16, 18, 43
19, 56
